Information Security Engineer III

Element U.S. Space & Defense; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k with employer match

Paid Time Off

PVTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Element U.S. Space & Defense seeks a Sr IT Security Engineer to design and deploy security technologies and support the organization’s mission by hardening processes and systems.

You will work with Professional Services and Outsourcing, handling day-to-day SOC tasks, incident response, and threat remediation. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in IT cybersecurity, hands-on expertise with M365 E5 security, and strong communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical teams.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Information Security, Information Systems or Computer Science.
• Security+ certification is a plus, CCISP or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in IT cyber security.

Responsibilities

• Design and build security architectures and roadmaps.
• Oversee network and computer security implementations.
• Monitor LAN/WAN, VPNs, routers, firewalls, and related devices.
• Perform security assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis.
• Configure firewalls and IDS; patch vulnerabilities.
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents and conduct post-event analyses.

Skills

Threat hunting

Security incident response

Communication skills

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

BS in Information Security or CS

Security+ certification (plus)

Tools

Microsoft 365 E3/E5

Microsoft Advanced Security

KnowBe4

Job description

About Company

Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world. From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.

What We Offer

Growth & Development

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space and defense.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
• 401k with employer match
• Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
• Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
• Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
• Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)

Salary

At EUSSD, compensation is determined through a comprehensive approach that considers candidate qualifications, role responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational needs. Pay may vary by location; for this position, the annual base salary target range is $120,000–$137,000, with potential eligibility for bonuses or commission depending on the role.

Job Summary

The Sr IT Security Engineer is responsible for designing and deploying information security technologies to directly support the organization’s efforts in securing the company’s information and enforcing directives as mandated by regulations and NTS policy. Focuses on hardening internal processes and systems against internal and external security penetration and attacks. This role is client-focused, working in conjunction with Professional Services and Outsourcing functions. Responsible for the day-to-day activities with the 24x7x365 SOC, resolving threats, virus, malware, Phishing, and failed logins. Working with the SOC and IT Teams to remediate events and alarms discovered by the SOC. Ability to do in-depth discovery on the source of a threat, isolate and resolve the threat. Responsible to mature the existing O365 E5 Security and management tools to improve the security model.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, design and build of security architectures. Advanced configuration to mature the monitoring and managing the security posture. Design roadmap to leverage existing tools and improve capability and security.
• Oversees the implementation of network and computer security and ensures compliance with corporate cybersecurity policies and procedures. Focused on procedures and evidence for audit.
• Monitors cybersecurity requirements for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, firewalls, and related network devices. Focused on end user systems, logins, MFA, remote access, Security Awareness training and communicating with the end user to resolve issues
• Performs security assessments of applications and systems using penetration and vulnerability testing and risk analysis. Manage overall project plan and strategy for penetration and vulnerability testing remediation plan. Work directly with the IT Dept. and Business to remediate the risk. Manage and track the risk register.
• Configures / installs firewall and intrusion detection systems. Provide strategy and plan to Implements software fixes/Hardware (patches/fixes/updates) to remove system vulnerabilities. Stay current on active threats in the wild and provide advanced notification on potential threats. Implement technology to reduce the threat surface from these potential threats.
• Responds immediately to cybersecurity-related incidents and provides a thorough post-event analysis. Investigates intrusion incidents and conducts forensic investigations and documents RCA and manages communications to the IT Teams and Business.

Job Requirements

• Advanced capability in troubleshooting, isolating, and escalating security threats
• Advanced understanding in defining and applying industry security standards
• Proven track record on working with other departments on security risks and mitigation
• Ability to document process, procedures, and technical diagrams
• Ability to perform security threat hunting, managing alarms and events
• Advanced security threat detection with tools, isolation skills, resolution and tracking security events
• Knowledge of Microsoft M365 E3/E5 and Microsoft Advanced Security Suite of Tools, best practices
• Knowledge of NIST 800-171 and CMMC L3 – Documentation / Process / Procedures
• Knowledge with KnowBe4 or other Security Awareness training tools and programs
• Knowledge on scripting language for data collection
• Knowledge of networking and technical knowledge and understanding of security concepts (e.g., Application, Web and Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, security protocols)
• Must possess superior analytical and problem-solving skills; be action-oriented and decisive
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills including the ability to articulate to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrate leadership to the team

Education And Experience

• BS degree in Information Security, Information Systems or Computer Science required
• Security+ certification is a plus, CCISP or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in IT cyber security

Working Conditions

Test lab with exposure to sudden, loud noises

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Eeo Policy Statement

It is the policy of NTS to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V